BECOME A UNISON STEWARD AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE

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If we want to try and improve the workplace and feedback members concerns we need stewards across all parts of the University.

 THE ROLE OF A STEWARD INVOLVES:

  • supporting and advising members on workplace issues
  • representing members
  • be the first and main point of contact for members with the union
  • recruit new members
  • work with members to establish an organised workplace
  • support and advise members on workplace issues
  • act as a spokesperson for the members they represent and for
  • the branch
  • represent members with the employer, dependent on their
  • experience and confidence
  • represent members within the branch committee
  • be answerable to the members they represent

The benefits of becoming a steward include:

To help you with this role you will receive training and support, and will be part of a group of Officers and Stewards who support members at The University of Sheffield.

  • opportunity to improve your communication and negotiation skills
  • helping fellow members
  • getting to know members from across the University
  • being more informed, and involved in your union

If you are interested in becoming a steward please contact unison@sheffield.ac.uk